笔力 (bǐ lì) — vigor and expressive power of brushstrokes in calligraphy or painting; forcefulness and impact of literary style
Definition
Refers to the strength and expressive power in brushstrokes (calligraphy/painting) or in written prose. It is a literary, evaluative noun — not a neutral description of technique, but a compliment on force and impact.
noun
vigor and expressive power of brushstrokes in calligraphy or paintingforcefulness and impact of literary style
Examples
- 笔力，。Zhè fú huà de bǐ lì fēi cháng xióng jiàn, kě jiàn huà jiā gōng lì shēn hòu.The brushwork of this painting is exceptionally vigorous, showing the painter's deep skill.
- 笔力，。Tā de wén zhāng bǐ lì lǎo dào, dú lái lìng rén zhé fú.His writing has a mature and forceful style that convinces the reader.
- 笔力，。Xué shū fǎ shǒu xiān yào liàn hǎo bǐ lì, bú shì yí wèi qiú xíng sì.When learning calligraphy, you must first practice the vigor of strokes, not just aim for formal resemblance.
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